CPI (ML) Protests in Samastipur Against Special Intensive Revision
CPI (ML) activists march in Samastipur against the Special Intensive Revision process, demanding the resignation of the Election Commissioner.
In a significant show of political dissent, members of the CPI (ML) Tajpur block committee took to the streets of Samastipur on Saturday to launch a fierce protest against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
The demonstrators gathered at Fatehpur Chowk and proceeded on a march toward the Motipur vegetable market, transforming the area into a hub of political agitation. During the march, activists raised loud slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Demands for Resignation and Process Cancellation
The core of the protest centered on the immediate cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision process. The activists expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current electoral administrative measures, specifically targeting the leadership of the Election Commission. The protesters demanded the immediate resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the commission of failing to protect democratic integrity.
The demonstration was led by block secretary Surendra Prasad Singh, with several prominent party members addressing the gathered crowd. Key speakers included:
- Brahmadev Prasad Singh
- Prabhat Ranjan Gupta
- Shankar Mahto
- Manoj Kumar Singh
- Sanjeev Rai
- Sulekha Kumari
- Asha Kumari
- Sunita Kumari
Allegations of Voter Manipulation
The speakers at the rally leveled heavy criticisms against the operational methodologies employed by the Election Commission. They alleged that the Special Intensive Revision process is being strategically used as a tool to purge a significant number of voters from the electoral rolls, thereby stripping citizens of their fundamental democratic rights.
Bandana Singh, a member of the CPI (ML) state committee, further alleged that the central government has manipulated the very structure and functioning of the Election Commission to influence electoral outcomes. She warned that the party would not remain silent, promising to launch extensive awareness campaigns across various villages to educate the public on these issues.
Effigy Burning Marks End of Protest
The protest reached a heated climax when the demonstrators burned an effigy of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at the protest site, symbolizing their total rejection of his authority and the current revision process. The party has signaled that this is merely the beginning of a prolonged agitation against the current electoral administration.